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  • Page 1 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...
  • Page 3 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 72-71773-01 Revision .2 April 2005...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The XR400 RFID Reader ........
  • Page 6 Connecting the XR400 for Communication ........
  • Page 7 Contents v Appendix A. Specifications Technical Specifications..............A- 3 Cable Pinouts .
  • Page 8 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...
  • Page 9 Symbol Support Center ........
  • Page 10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This Integrator Guide provides information about installing, configuring, and using the XR400 RFID Reader. The XR400 is a multi- protocol RFID reader providing real-time, seamless tag processing for all EPC-compliant tags: Class 0 (Read Only), Class 0 (Read/ Write, also known as Class 0+), and Class 1 (Read/Write).

  • Page 12: Service Information

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of bar codes for analysis at our plant.
  • Page 13 Solna Strandväg 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
  • Page 14 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...
  • Page 15 The XR400 RFID Reader ........
  • Page 16 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Getting Started 1-3 Introduction The XR400 is a ready-to-connect network element that offers a variety of options for connecting to corporate networks via Ethernet or serial connections. A Setup Wizard facilitates reader configuration. RFID Technology Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an advanced automatic identification (Auto ID) technology that uses radio frequency signals to identify “tagged”...

  • Page 18: The Xr400 Rfid Reader

    The XR400 provides flexibility for connecting to networks via Ethernet or serial connection. Because each XR400 is identified by its unique IP address, it is accessible from anywhere on the network. The XR400 can also be configured to obtain its IP Address from a DHCP server, automating the IP address and default Gateway configurations.

  • Page 19: Tag Management Features

    Tag Management Features Ad Hoc Querying Use ad hoc querying to send a query about tag visibility. The XR400 replies with either “Tag(s) Visible,” “Not Known” (never seen or imported), or “Not Visible” (previously seen but now missing, with last seen timestamp).

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    Logging The XR400 keeps a log of all system-related activities for security and troubleshooting. Use the log, which includes time-stamped system activities such as good and bad tag reads, login attempts, hardware failures, and other events, to pinpoint problems to facilitate quick resolution, and to identify administrators who require additional training to prevent future problems.
  • Page 21 Connecting the XR400 for Communication ........
  • Page 22 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide...

  • Page 23: Xr400 Parts

    Insert a USB cable for USB host connection to a client device. GPIO Insert a DB15 serial cable for connection to the DC200 Portal. The XR400 controls the DC200 LEDs and motion sensor. RS232 Insert a DB9 serial cable for RS232 connection to a host PC.

  • Page 24: Installing The Xr400

    1. Position the XR400 on the wall or shelf, ensuring five inches of clearance on all sides of the XR400. 2. Using the pre-drilled holes at the corners of the XR400 as a guide, drill four holes in the wall or shelf for mounting the reader.

  • Page 25: Portal Setup

    1. Connect the 24 VDC power supply (provided) to the XR400’s unit power port. 2. Plug the power supply into a 24 V power outlet. The green Power LED on the XR400 lights to indicate the device is powered 3. To power off the XR400, unplug the power supply from the power outlet. The green Power LED turns off to indicate that the device is powered off and the system is not operational.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Xr400 For Communication

    TCP/IP port on the XR400. 3. On a networked computer, open an Internet browser and enter the IP address of the XR400 (the default IP address of the XR400 is 192.168.127.254).

  • Page 27: Reading Tags

    Reading Tags To read tags while communicating with the host serially, connect the XR400’s RS-422/485 interface to a serial port on the host computer. Symbol provides an RS485-to-USB SeaLevel converter box and cable which connects the reader to the host's USB port for serial communication.
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  • Page 29 Managing the XR400 ........
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  • Page 31: Managing The Xr400

    Administrator Console 3-3 Managing the XR400 The XR400 includes a Reader Administrator Console used to manage and configure the reader. Use a Web browser on a host PC to access the XR400’s Administrator Console. 1. To access the Administrator Console, enter the IP address of the XR400 in a web browser. The Console’s login window appears.

  • Page 32: Status

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Status Click Status on the Console main menu to view the Reader Status window, which displays information about read points and the XR400’s kernel. Figure 3-3. Reader Status Window Table 3-1 describes the elements in the Reader Status window.

  • Page 33: Scan Control

    Administrator Console 3-5 Table 3-1. Reader Status Window Elements (Continued) Item Value Format Description Reader Information System Clock “[Weekday] [Month] [Day of the Month] Time of the reader system clock. Click on this to change the time of the reader [Hour:Minute:Second] [Year] system clock.

  • Page 34: Scheduling A Periodic Scan Read Point

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point To schedule a periodic scan for a read point, modify the read point class setting: 1. Click Read Point Class. Figure 3-5. Read Point Classes Window 2. Enter a name for the read point class in the Class Name: field.
  • Page 35 Administrator Console 3-7 10. Select which motions sensors, if any, are used from the Motion: drop-down list. 11. Click Add Class. The new class appears in the Class List. 12. Click Commit / Revert. See Committing / Discarding Changes on page 3-27.
  • Page 36 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 14. Select the read point on which to schedule periodic scans. The following window provides details about the read point. Figure 3-7. Read Point Configuration Window 15. Select the new read point class from the Class: drop-down list. This associates the read point with the new read point class.
  • Page 37 Administrator Console 3-9 17. Click Scan Control to open the Scan Control window. This window indicates when the next periodic scan is scheduled. Periodic scan scheduled in 4 minutes Figure 3-8. Reader Scan Control Window...

  • Page 38: Query

    3-10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Query Use the query feature to read tags and get their status information. The reader replies with one of the following tag status indications: • The tag is not known to the system. (The tag was never seen or imported.) •...
  • Page 39 Administrator Console 3-11 6. Click Submit Query. The XR400 responds with the read point of the antenna that is reading the tag. Figure 3-10. Tag Query Window...

  • Page 40: Writing A Tag

    3-12 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Writing a Tag Use the Write a Tag option to perform the following with a R/W tag: • Write, erase, and/or lock the tag ID. • Write, erase, and/or lock the user data. • Write or lock a kill code.

  • Page 41: Writing Tips

    Administrator Console 3-13 4. To write a kill code, enter six hex digits in the Kill Code field. To lock the kill code select the Write and Lock checkboxes. 5. Select the antenna port to use for the write operation from the Read Point drop-down list. 6.

  • Page 42: Filtering

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Filtering The XR400 allows setting filters based on rules and then associating the filters with a specific read point. This prevents the reader from reporting specific tags. Filtering out tags involves the following steps: • Creating a filter rule •...
  • Page 43 Administrator Console 3-15 2. Click Create A New Rule. Figure 3-13. Tag Filter Rule Window 3. Choose the values for specific bits on which to base the filter. 4. Enter a name for the rule in the Filter Rule Name: field. 5.
  • Page 44 3-16 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 8. Click Create a New Filter. Figure 3-14. Tag Filter Window 9. Select the new rule from the Available Rules list and click <<. The rule moves to the Selected Rules list, adding it to the filter.
  • Page 45 Administrator Console 3-17 12. Click on Read Point Class. Figure 3-15. Read Point Classes Window 13. Enter a class name in the Class Name: field. 14. Select settings for the class from the drop-down lists. See Scheduling a Periodic Scan Read Point on page 3-6.
  • Page 46 3-18 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 18. Click Configuration. Figure 3-16. Selecting a Read Point...
  • Page 47 Administrator Console 3-19 19. Select the read point with which to associate the new filter. Figure 3-17. Modifying Read Point Configuration 20. Select the new class which contains the new filter from the Class drop-down list. 21. Click Modify Read Point. The Reader Configuration window displays the new read point class associated with the selected antenna.

  • Page 48: Read Point Classes

    • Use an existing read point class as a template, copy it, change its settings, and save the new class with a different name. The XR400 includes several read point classes to use as templates. To create a new class based on one of the existing classes: 1.

  • Page 49: Read Point Zones

    Administrator Console 3-21 Read Point Zones Read point zones provide a logical way of grouping one or more read points on the same reader or across readers. A read point zone facilitates arbitrary user aggregations of read points. Read Point Zone 1 Read Point 3 Read Point 2 Read Point 1...

  • Page 50: Adding And Modifying Read Point Zones

    3-22 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Adding and modifying Read Point Zones To create a zone: 1. Click Read Point Zone. Figure 3-20. Read Point Zone Diagram 2. Manage read point zones as follows: • To add a zone, enter a name for the zone in the Zone Name: field and click Add Zone.

  • Page 51: Renaming, Enabling, And Disabling The Reader

    Administrator Console 3-23 Renaming, Enabling, and Disabling the Reader Assign a new name and description to the XR400 to use later to identify readers on the network. If desired, disable the reader for all future operations. To rename or disable a reader: 1.
  • Page 52 3-24 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 2. Select the reader to modify. Figure 3-22. Modify Reader Configuration Window 3. To modify the name and description of the reader, enter this information in the Name: and Description: fields. Note that the serial number cannot be modified.

  • Page 53: Configuring Individual Read Points

    Administrator Console 3-25 Configuring Individual Read Points The Reader Configuration window also allows configuring and managing read points connected to the reader. To manage an antenna: 1. Select the specific read point from the Reader Configuration window, shown in Figure 3-21.

  • Page 54: Event Notification

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Event Notification The XR400 reader provides notification when particular events occur. Select the events to subscribe to using the Event Notification window. Select whether to receive event notifications, and select from three different types of events: •...

  • Page 55: Committing / Discarding Changes

    Administrator Console 3-27 Committing / Discarding Changes To apply reader configuration modifications made using the Reader Administrator Console, click Commit/Revert to save these changes and notify the reader to update its configuration file, which updates the physical reader configuration. While a successful update can take several seconds, the system continues to operate with only a one or two-second period where no polling occurs.

  • Page 56: Managing Trusted Hosts

    3-28 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Managing Trusted Hosts Trusted hosts are authorized computers with which the reader is allowed to communicate. Enable this feature to allow only computers listed in the trusted host list to access the Administrator Console. This allows administrators to restrict unauthorized hosts from accessing the reader even if they are on the same network as the reader.

  • Page 57: Managing Users

    Administrator Console 3-29 Managing Users To add or modify users in order to grant rights and permissions: 1. Click Manage Users. Figure 3-26. Manage Users Window 2. Enter the name of the new user in the User Name: field. 3. Enter a password to assign to the user in the Password: field. 4.

  • Page 58: User Maintenance

    3-30 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide User Maintenance To modify the access level or other account parameters and settings for an existing user: 1. Click Manage Users. Figure 3-27. Modifying Users Window 2. To assign the default password (change) to a user, select the user from the User List, select the Clear Password radio button, and click Modify User.
  • Page 59 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ................4- 3 Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings.
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  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Reader Maintenance - Changing Communication Settings The XR400 provides typical configuration settings that make the reader a plug-and-play device. The Administrator Console allows customizing these communication parameters. For example, it enables changing the default IP address of the reader when the network does not have a DHCP server.
  • Page 62 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide 5. Click Communication. Figure 4-2. Communication Configuration Window 6. Change communication-related settings as desired by entering information in the text boxes or using the drop-down lists. Table 4-3 for descriptions of available options. 7. Click Set Properties.
  • Page 63 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-5 Table 4-1. Communication Configuration Options (Continued) Setting Description Possible Values Enable FTP Server Select whether to enable the FTP server on the reader. Checked (enabled) / unchecked (disabled) IP Address If manually assigning an IP address to the reader, check with the IP address to assign to the reader system administrator to ensure the IP address is valid in the network.

  • Page 64: Setting Date And Time

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Setting Date and Time To set the reader’s date and time: 1. Select Date/Time in the Communication window. Figure 4-3. System Time Management Window 2. To synchronize the reader’s clock with a particular SNTP server, enter the server’s address in the SNTP Server Address: field and click Set SNTP Parameters.

  • Page 65: Getting Firmware Version Number

    Table 4-2. Version Control Parameters Access Level Setting Description Radio Frequency Regulation Region Select a Radio Frequency Regulation region for the XR400 and click Set Region. DSP Version The version of the DSP firmware. DSP Loader Version The version of the DSP loader.

  • Page 66: Updating Firmware

    Before updating firmware using a local image file, perform the following: • Acquire the new image(s) from Symbol, which can include the monitor partition, the OS partition, the platform partition, the application partition, the data partition, and the partition table.

  • Page 67: Monitoring Logs

    Monitoring Logs Network administrators can use logs for auditing and troubleshooting the XR400. XR400 supports two types of logs: • System Log - includes the log information generated by the reader's internal instructions. This is a circular queue which can hold a maximum of 200 records.

  • Page 68: Logging Out From The Console

    4-10 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide An xml file similar to the following appears, depicting the current reader configuration. Figure 4-5. Sample Reader Configuration XML File 2. Save the XML file with a naming / date convention that facilitates recognizing the reader and the date of the backup. Most browsers allow saving xml files to the hard disk.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Table 4-3. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions XR400 error LED lights after the reader has been The CPU cannot communicate with the Refer to the system log for error messages. in operation. DSP and cannot reload the DSP firmware to it.
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  • Page 71 Specifications Technical Specifications ..............A- 3 Cable Pinouts .
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  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the reader’s intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Table A-1. Technical Specifications Feature Description Physical Specifications Dimensions 8.75" H x 11.75" W x 2" D (22.23 cm H x 29.85 cm W x 5.08 cm D) Mounting Dimensions (Mounting Holes) 4.75"...
  • Page 74 XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Feature Description Synchronization Network Time Protocol (NTP) IP Addressing Static or dynamic (DHCP) Host Interface Protocol XML or byte stream Network Management Protocol SNMP Configuration Via setup wizard Event Management...

  • Page 75: Cable Pinouts

    Specifications Cable Pinouts Ethernet Connections Table A-2. Ethernet Connector: RJ45 10-Pin Description Pin 1 Reserved/Do not use Pin 2 TXD (+) Pin 3 TXD (-) Pin 4 RXD (+) Pin 5 Reserved/Do not use Pin 6 Reserved/Do not use Pin 7 RXD (-) Pin 8 Reserved/Do not use...

  • Page 76: Gpio Port Connections

    XR400 RFID Reader Integrator Guide GPIO Port Connections Table A-4. GPIO Port: 15-Pin Description Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Output4 Pin 3 Output2 Pin 4 Output0 Pin 5 Input4 Pin 6 Input2 Pin 7 Input0 Pin 8 Ground Pin 9...
  • Page 77 We’d like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 738-3318, or mail to: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza M/S B-4 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Attention: Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT: If you need product support, please call the appropriate customer support number provided.
  • Page 80 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72-71773-01 Revision .2 - April 2005...

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